Primary strumal carcinoid of the ovary: a case report and literature review

Thyroid tissue is a relatively frequent component of mature teratoma and can occur in 5-20% of cases. Primary strumal carcinoid tumor of the ovary (SCTO) is an extremely rare entity, though the survival rate is excellent if the disease is confined to one ovary. A 51-year-old, gravida 2, para 2, woman presented to our hospital with lower abdominal distension for 2 days. The patient had no signs or symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. B-ultrasound tip: the right accessories area cystic mass (considering ovarian cyst torsion). Patient had a right attachment surgery. Because of the slow development of the tumor, the patient is still alive after surgery two years.